A Must Watch for all Squaw Valley skiers.
Squaw Valley is one of the most magical places in the world. The spirit, energy and community here is unlike anything in the skiing universe. The responsibility to protect this slice of heaven falls squarely on the shoulders of every Squaw Valley skier and rider. So get involved and help ensure that Squaw Valley moves in a positive direction that leads to a healthy future. First step, join Squaw Passholders United so we can speak with one collective voice.
SPU - Squaw Passholders United
Cold Stream Creative’s 2006 documentary of ski area management, land use, ski towns and environment impacts of practices.
keep squaw LOCAL!
I applaud the passholders for coming together and forming a group. I predict this will be a new trend through out the ski industry. Passholders play a big role in a ski resort’s finances, especially in the off season and thus should have their voice heard.
Well, there goes the neighborhood. East West partners with KSL = Were Fucked.
http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20110407/NEWS/110409943/1066&ParentProfile=1051
Way back in ’02, I wrote my senior thesis at Middlebury on this very issue (but focused on VT resorts)! My favorite quote is from Aldo Leopold, who sagely wrote, “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
If the pass holders and community can unite and stand strong with a loud voice they will have an impact on the direction the resort goes. Stand strong and loud! Recently the local voice was heard in Telluride skiers were thus aloud to ski a much revered terrain once again.
i see only positive things coming from a working relationship between pass holders and owners, it’s a win win. Hooray for SPU!!!